Taxes and Public Spending
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Goda joins Newsom's economic advisory council
Gopi Shah Goda is the newest member of the administration's Council of Economic Advisors
February 15, 2024
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The far reach of tax laws: How reforms in the UK boosted Africa
New research from ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Rebecca Lester reveals how tax policies can have unintended effects around the world.
February 07, 2024
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Public pensions are mixing risky investments with unrealistic predictions
Research by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Senior Fellow Joshua Rauh on U.S. pension plans raises questions about their managers’ financial optimism.
February 05, 2024
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The latest episode of 538Politics by abcnews features ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Senior Fellow Neale Mahoney. Listen here to learn about his research on consumer sentiment, inflation, and partisanship.
February 01, 2024
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A new Bloomberg piece quotes ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Senior Fellow John Taylor, on predicting lower interest rates if inflation continues to fall.
January 08, 2024
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7 economic trends to watch in 2024
Policymakers have their work cut out for them this election year.
January 05, 2024
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³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Daniel Ho testifies on Capitol Hill, gives input to lawmakers on AI policy
The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ senior fellow testifies before federal lawmakers and joins colleagues in proposing steps to develop AI policies that foster innovation while managing risks.
December 11, 2023
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Following research by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Daniel Ho showing that black taxpayers are disproportionately audited, the I.R.S. has pledged to make the tax system more equitable.
September 18, 2023
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Testing whether cash transfers alleviate housing insecurity
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Faculty Fellow Adrienne Sabety is conducting an innovative experiment to see whether a cash assistance program for unhoused people will help alleviate homelessness.
August 22, 2023
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Just how much do physicians earn — and why?
New research by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ health economist Maria Polyakova takes an in-depth look at how — and how much — physicians are paid in the United States.
July 27, 2023
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The economists’ guide to rehabilitating U.S. health care
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Liran Einav has co-authored a new book that blends science, history, and common sense in proposing an extreme makeover of U.S. health care.
July 25, 2023
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The mythical tie between immigration and crime
Research by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Ran Abramitzky and co-authors uncovers the most extensive evidence to date that immigrants are less likely to be imprisoned than U.S.-born individuals.
July 21, 2023
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A new opinion piece co-written by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Liran Einav in The New York Times argues that American insurance coverage is deeply flawed.
July 18, 2023
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Citing research by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Daniel Ho showing the IRS audits Black taxpayers at a higher rate, The San Francisco Chronicle discusses the impact of race on the tax equation.
July 07, 2023
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A novel prescription for combating drug shortages
As policymakers look to respond to an acute drug shortage in the U.S., an analysis of the generic drug market by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Lisa Ouellette suggests three possible reforms.
June 28, 2023
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What North America’s ‘ally-shoring’ means for immigration, trade
In a new era of immigration and trade, the 2023 State of the West Symposium at ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ addressed how geopolitics could tighten ties between U.S., Mexico and Canada.
May 25, 2023
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IRS confirms ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ study of racial bias in audits
The IRS vows to take action after ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ’s Daniel Ho co-led a research team that found Black taxpayers are 3 to 5 times more likely to be audited.
May 15, 2023
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US inflation figures are the worst they have been since the early 1980s. ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ's Michael Boskin breaks down the economic warfront facing the nation in a recent Guardian op-ed.
April 28, 2023
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Social (in)Security: Now's the time to act
Social Security’s clock is ticking. At the ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Spring Policy Forum, top experts examined the program’s teetering finances and what happens next.
April 27, 2023
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Many US banks face the same risks that brought down Silicon Valley Bank
A new analysis by ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Senior Fellow Amit Seru finds that $2.2 trillion in losses and nervous customers could spark more bank runs.
March 21, 2023